N2KB FTM Testpanel for Nano Fire Detection and Extinguishing Control System User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- N2KB
Table of Contents
- DOCUMENT REVISION DETAILS
- IMPORTANT NOTES
- WARRANTY
- INTRODUCTION
- DELIVERY
- IMPORTANT PROPERTIES OF THE FTM:
- CONNECTING FTM
- TESTING POWER INPUTS
- TESTING MONITORED INPUTS
- TESTING THE EXTINGUISHING RELEASE OUTPUT
- TESTING THE EXTINGUISHING RELEASE
- FAULT EXTERNAL HOLD CIRCUIT
- FAULT EXTERNAL RELEASE CIRCUIT
- TESTING THE VFC OUTPUTS
- TESTING THE SOUNDER BEACON OUTPUT
- HOUSING SPECIFICATION
- References
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User Manual
FTM TESTPANEL FOR NANO FIRE DETECTION
AND EXTINGUISHING
CONTROL SYSTEM 
DOCUMENT REVISION DETAILS
| Issue | Modification Detail | Author | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1st publishing document | CvT | 1/3/2023 |
| 02 | Added pictures of the adapter to this manual | CvT | 6/3/2023 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
This user manual is an integral part of the NANO user manual version 2.2 of
October 1, 2022. This manual should be thoroughly read and understood before
installation and/or commissioning of the system is undertaken. The NANO system
is not to be regarded as properly used when it is used without regard to any
relevant information or advice relating to its use that has been made
available by the supplier. The NANO and the corresponding connections must be
properly connected to the FTM by an appropriately qualified and competent
person.
The NANO system and the associated connections must be installed,
commissioned, and maintained by a skilled, knowledgeable, and competent person
or organization that is qualified to perform this work and is familiar with
the objective of the equipment and the associated technical terminology.
Always take precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD) when opening the
NANO. Avoid direct contact with any of the electronic components on the
printed circuit board of the NANO or FTM. he NANO itself cannot discharge a
static charge. Failure to follow the ESD handling advice may cause damage to
the NANO and FTM. The warranty may be deemed invalid if the equipment is
damaged by ESD.
WARRANTY
N2KB B.V. represents the NANO system and is free from material defects in
materials and workmanship. Our warranty does not cover a NANO system which is
damaged, misused, and/or used contrary to the supplied operating manuals or
which has been repaired or altered by others. The liability of N2KB B.V. is at
all times limited to repair or, at N2KB BV9s discretion, replacement of the
NANO system. N2KB B.V. shall not under any circumstances be liable for any
indirect, special, or consequential damages such as, but not limited to,
damage or loss of property or equipment, cost of de-installation or
reinstallation, cost of transport or storage, loss of profits or revenue, cost
of capital, cost of purchased or replacement goods, or any claims by customers
of the original purchaser or third parties or any other similar loss or
damage, whether incurred directly or
indirectly. Remedies set forth herein to the original purchaser and all others
shall not exceed the price of the NANO system supplied. This warranty is
exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed or
implied, including, without limitation, any warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. The warranty may be void if the equipment is
damaged by ESD.
INTRODUCTION
The NANO is designed as a stand-alone fire detection and extinguishing control system. The FTM has been developed as a test module especially for testing the NANO system. Just as the NANO the FTM is easy to operate and is designed to test the system and/or the programming in a simple manner. By periodically maintaining, checking, and testing the NANO system, the possibility of hidden errors, defects and/or incorrect programming is prevented. This is done by systematically checking the functionality of the NANO and ETB system. Partly to check whether the entered programming and the functions, alarms, controls, and alerts function properly, but also to check the system in a simple and reliable manner for any system malfunctions that may be present. This NANO test panel is also suitable for testing the µ-FEP system.
DELIVERY
The FTM Test set consist of:
- Storage/protection case
- NANO test module
- NKB 2345b adapter + 10 cm long flat cable
- Power supply: input 100-240V~ output 12V Vdc
IMPORTANT PROPERTIES OF THE FTM:
Alarm simulation of:
- the four automatic fire detectors fire alarm zone 1
- the four automatic fire detectors fire alarm zone 2
- the external extinguishing release button zone
- the external extinguishing release delay button zone
Simulation of short circuit or cable malfunction monitoring in the:
- fire alarm zone 1
- fire alarm zone 2
- external extinguishing release button zone
- cabling of the external extinguishing release delay button zone
- external sounder/beacon combination
- wiring to the igniters of the aerosol extinguishing generators
- wiring to the solenoid activator
Signaling of an activated potential output contact intended for:
- switching off the ventilation/air conditioning
- common fire alarm
- common system fault
Signaling activation and fault of the sounder/beacon combination
Simulation of an igniter malfunction or disconnection in one of the aerosol
extinguisher units
CONNECTING FTM
7.1 POWER SUPPLY
The FTM is supplied with a switch mode power supply of 100-240V~/12V- with a
typeC electrical plug. The FTM can also bepowered via the USB connection of
the NANO itself. Once connected, the green POWER LEDs on the FTM and the NANO
will be lit aswell as the yellow manual mode only LED.
7.2 CONNECTING THE NANO TO THE FTM
To connect the NANO panel to the FTM test panel an adapter is required. The
adapter is fitted with connectors that fit exactly on the sub-connectors of
the NANO control panel.
7.3 READING TEST RESULTS
The NANO has a historic event memory log of 10,000 events. Connect the NANO
via the USB Mini-B cable to a laptop and the device will serve in the same way
as a USB stick does on a laptop.
TESTING POWER INPUTS
The NANO has three power inputs.
PSU 1 & 2 and power input vehicle feature.
To test the power inputs, three switches are fitted to the adapter, By
operating each switch, a flashing pattern of the green power LED appears and
the general fault LED will also light up.
Under normal conditions the NANO control panel will have only the green, power
on LED lit and either the manual only or automatic & manual LED lit. Failure
of the mains power or disconnection of the backup power will cause a fault.
The power LED lite differently, indicating an abnormality in the power supply
to the NANO. When starting the NANO after a power failure or an extinguishers
release, the green power LED flashes for maximal 1 minute until the system is
ready and this LED lit continuously.
If the main power supply is NOT present, the secondary power supply takes it
over, the power LED flashes 1 x per second, the yellow general fault LED lit,
the common fault relay will be deactivated.
If the standby power supply is NOT present, the power LED flashes 2 x per
second followed by a pause of 1 second, then repeating, the general fault and
internal battery fault LED lit, the common fault relay is deactivated. 
If a standby power source is not available, then the connection points 17/18
must be connected to respectively point 14/15 to avoid an fault message.
When the vehicle function (DP2) is enabled, the green power LED flashes at 1 x
per second when vehicle is parked and switch to the secondary vehicle voltage.
TESTING MONITORED INPUTS
The NANO is equipped with two detection zones for automatic fire detectors, an
external manual extinguishing release button zone and an external
extinguishing release delay button zone. These inputs are continuously
monitored for short circuit and/or cable malfunction. In addition, alarm
values are constantly monitored. All inputs have an end of line resistor of
10K«. A resistor in series between 470 and 1K« must be placed in series with
the alarm contact of the extinguishing release and delay buttons 
These resistors are also present on the FTM test module. All possible alarms
and faults can be simulated by using the switches.
If the FTM is connected properly, The green Power LED illuminate. Also, the
RED Fire Alarm Zone lit in each zone.
A fire alarm for each fire detector in each fire alarm zone can be simulated by setting the red switch into the YES position. A fire indication in 8fire alarm zone 19 on the NANO is the result. The red common FIRE LED lit and the red fire zone LED lit.
A cable malfunction can be simulated by setting the red 8SHORTED9 switch to
the YES position.
A fault indication in 8fire zone 19 is the result. There are two yellow LEDs
lit, one (fault) in the 8General9 group and the other (zone 1 fault) in the
8Fire zone9 group.
A short circuit can be simulated by setting the red 8SHORTED9 switch into the
YES position. A fault indication in 8fire zone 19 is the result. There are two
yellow LEDs lit, one (fault) in the 8General9 group and the other (zone 1
fault) in the 8Fire zone9 group. The same procedure applies to fire alarm zone
2, the extinguishing delay 8HOLD9 function and the manual extinguishing
release 8EXTING9 function.
TESTING THE EXTINGUISHING RELEASE OUTPUT
The N2KB NANO is equipped with two activation techniques for the activation of
fire extinguishing systems. The NANO has a very sophisticated and advanced
extinguishing release output circuit for aerosol extinguishing generators. The
aerosol extinguisher igniter release output is a current source of 1,3 Amperes
and generates a pulse of 50 milliseconds. Normally a voltage source is used
for igniters, but a current source gives a far better controlled power per
igniter.
In addition, the NANO has the option to choose for activation of an
extinguishant system using a solenoid as initiator.
This selection can be made using DIP switch 3. By default, the NANO is
programmed for the activation of electrical igniters intended for aerosol fire
extinguisher generators, with DIP switch 3 in the OFF position.
When DIP switch 3 is place into the ON position, then the NANO is suitable for
activating a fire extinguishing system that makes use of a solenoid as
actuator of the fire suppression system. The activation voltage is then 24V DC
with a maximum of 1A.
PDS 3 OFF system is suitable for electrical igniters intended for aerosol fire
extinguishers 1,3A/50ms PDS 3 ON system is suitable for solenoid activation
24V DC 1 A.
The NANO FTM test adapter is equipped with protective electronics. This
ensures that the test panel is suitable for current pulse activation intended
for an aerosol generator as for voltage type activation intended for a
solenoid technology activation.
TESTING THE EXTINGUISHING RELEASE
The NANO has a separate input for external extinguishing delay and
extinguishing release. The external function push button(s) have the same
function as the double extinguisher buttons 8EXTINGUISH9 and the extinguishing
delay (HOLD) button on the front of the NANO. By pressing the external
extinguishing release button, the fire
extinguisher(s) will be released. These functions are also present on the FTM.
Depending on the DIP switch settings, the release may be delayed.
11.1 ACTIVATING EXTINGUISHING
Activating the extinguishing release can be simulated in two ways.
- by simulating a fire alarm in fire alarm zone 1 + 2
- by setting the 8EXTING9 switch in the YES position.
In the event of a fire alarm in both fire alarm groups or when operating the
8PRESSED9 8EXTING9 and FIRE switches on YES, the red 8released9 LED
(extinguishing activated) will light up immediately when no extinguishing
delay is programmed.
In the event of a fire alarm in both fire alarm zones or when operate the
EXTING switch in the YES position, and an extinguishing release delay is
programmed, the red 8delay9 LED lite. When operating the HOLD switch, the tone
signal will change, and the yellow 8hold9 LED is lit in the 8Extinguishing9
group. This operation does not apply when DIP switches 6 & 7 and 8 are
programmed. Refer to the NANO manual for this. 
11.2 CONFIRMATION OF RELEASE
The confirmation of an extinguishing release is signaled by the red exiting
released LED.
The red fire zone LEDs remain lit, the delay and hold indication goes out.
On the FTM 5 clear extinguisher igniter LEDs flash frequent on the FTM panel.
This signal confirms a successful activation. It does not work when power is
supplied via a laptop connection and/or the emergency power battery, but only
and exclusively when used with the included switch mode power supply.
11.3 TESTING THE EXTINGUISHER OUTPUT MONITORS
The NANO has an on short circuit and wire break monitored extinguishing output
to connect on the extinguisher terminal board (ETB) intended for the aerosol
extinguisher igniter. For test purposes, the extinguisher can be disconnected
from and by the ETB connection unit. Likewise, the end-of-line diode can also
be set by and on the ETB terminal unit. All functions can be simulated via the
FTM.
FAULT EXTERNAL HOLD CIRCUIT
A short circuit or cable break can be simulated by using the <OPEN or SHORTED=
switch on the FTM.|
The common fault led lite also the internal yellow HOLD led.
FAULT EXTERNAL RELEASE CIRCUIT
A short circuit or cable break can be simulated by using the <OPEN or SHORTED=
switch on the FTM. The common fault led lite also the front release button
fault LED lite. 
TESTING THE VFC OUTPUTS
The NANO has potential 3 output NC/C/NO contacts for external information.
- 1 relay output for switching off ventilation and/or air conditioning
- 1 relay output for signaling a fault.
- 1 relay output for signaling the 1st stage fire alarm.
The activation of these VFC relays is signaled by the FTM with 3 red LEDs.
As this test panel can also be used for the FEP system, 4 LEDs are present.
The NANO panel hasn9t an extinguishing release output.
TESTING THE SOUNDER BEACON OUTPUT
The activation of the sounder beacon is signaled with a red LED.
A cable break or short circuit switch are provided for testing the line
monitoring. 
HOUSING SPECIFICATION
Outer
- height maximum of 130 mm
- width 205 mm
- depth (not including switches) 10 mm- depth including switches 18 mm.
The diagrams of operating principles of the NANO fire-/extinguisher system,
included in this manual, are intended to support this manual and are therefore
not intended and suitable for technical implementation or realization. No part
of this manual may be reproduced, stored in an automated database, or made
public in any form or by any means either electronically, mechanically or by
photocopying, recording, or in any other way, without prior written permission
from N2KB B.V. The policy of the N2KB B.V. is one of continuous improvement
and as such we reserve the right to amend product specifications at any time
and without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted.
Outdated or replaced computers and electronics are valuable sources for
secondary raw materials, if recycled.
Dealers of the NANO system must comply with local regulations for waste
separation applicable in the country where the supplier is located. Questions
concerning the information presented in this manual may be addressed to your
dealer. For technical questions or support contact your dealer or further
assistance.
NANO FTM test panel
March, 2023
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